Clearing Paper Jams

Clearing Paper Jams

If a paper jam occurs, a screen indicating the location of the paper jam and how to clear the jam appears on the touch panel display. Follow the instructions on the screen to clear the paper jam. The screen is displayed repeatedly until the paper jam is cleared. If you press [Close], you can continue operations, such as setting modes or scanning originals, even if the jammed paper is not removed immediately.

WARNING
Some areas inside the machine are subject to high-voltages. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not allow necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the machine, as this may result in burns or electrical shock.

CAUTION
When removing jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the originals or paper. If you cannot remove the paper, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When removing paper which has become jammed inside the machine, take care not to allow the toner on the jammed paper to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. Washing them with warm water will set the toner, and make it impossible to remove the toner stains. When removing paper which has become jammed inside the machine, remove the jammed paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from scattering and getting into your eyes or mouth. If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician. The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the machine may become hot during use. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not touch the fixing unit and its surroundings, as doing so may result in burns or electrical shock. After clearing all paper jams, remove your hands from the machine immediately. Even if the machine is not in operation, your hands, hair, or clothing may get caught in the feed rollers, which could result in personal injury or damage if the machine suddenly starts printing.

CAUTION

When removing jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the originals or paper. If you cannot remove the paper, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.

When removing paper which has become jammed inside the machine, take care not to allow the toner on the jammed paper to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. Washing them with warm water will set the toner, and make it impossible to remove the toner stains.

When removing paper which has become jammed inside the machine, remove the jammed paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from scattering and getting into your eyes or mouth. If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician.

The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the machine may become hot during use. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not touch the fixing unit and its surroundings, as doing so may result in burns or electrical shock.

After clearing all paper jams, remove your hands from the machine immediately. Even if the machine is not in operation, your hands, hair, or clothing may get caught in the feed rollers, which could result in personal injury or damage if the machine suddenly starts printing.

IMPORTANT
If a paper jam occurs in the feeder, you cannot continue operating the machine. Follow the directions on the touch panel display to clear the paper jam. (See "Feeder.") If the MEAP screen is displayed, a message appears on the bottom line of the touch panel display. Press (Status Monitor/Cancel) → follow the directions on the touch panel display to clear the paper jam. Some areas that are shown to have paper jams may not actually have paper jams. However, always check all locations indicated on the touch panel display in the order that is given.

IMPORTANT

If a paper jam occurs in the feeder, you cannot continue operating the machine. Follow the directions on the touch panel display to clear the paper jam. (See "Feeder.")

If the MEAP screen is displayed, a message appears on the bottom line of the touch panel display. Press

(Status Monitor/Cancel) → follow the directions on the touch panel display to clear the paper jam.

Some areas that are shown to have paper jams may not actually have paper jams. However, always check all locations indicated on the touch panel display in the order that is given.

NOTE
If paper is jammed in several locations, remove the jammed paper in the order indicated on the touch panel display.

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Locations of Paper Jams

Main Unit

Paper Sources

Paper Drawer

Cassette Feeding Unit-AF1 (Optional)

Paper Deck Unit-B2 (Optional)

Feeder

Staple Finisher-G1/Booklet Finisher-G1 (Optional)

Inside the Top Cover

Buffer Pass Unit-H1

External 2/3 Hole Puncher-B2

Booklet Finisher-G1 (Optional)

Inside the Front Cover

Saddle Stitcher Unit

Inner Finisher-D1 (Optional)

When the Inner 2/3 Hole Puncher-A1 Is Not Attached

When the Inner 2/3 Hole Puncher-A1 Is Attached

Inner 2Way Tray-H1 (Optional)

Reducing the Frequency of Paper Jams

Clearing Staple Jams (For Optional Products)

Locations of Staple Jams

Staple Finisher-G1/Booklet Finisher-G1

Saddle Stitcher Unit of the Booklet Finisher-G1

Inner Finisher-D1

If Memory Becomes Full during Scanning

Printer/Fax Driver Troubleshooting

Service Call Message

List of Error Messages

General

Fax

Scan and Send

Scan and Store/Access Stored Files

Quick Menu

Printer

Network

MEAP

User Setting Information Management

List of Error Codes without Messages